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That's exactly what I first thought of when this trade was announced as a done deal.


Dont pay too much attention to the guys on here mate- half of them watch footy on twitter- no idea. Everyone on here is having a crack at Armstrong because he was caught drink driving- we have all done mistakes in our lives. He had excellen tform in the SANFL before making the crows team at seasons end for five games or so. The SANFL is a good comp and I must say in those five games he grew as a player to the previuos years. He would have been in our top six players in each of those games so much so that I was surprised how good his decision making and kicking was- it had gotto elite level- he was hitting players on the chest with pinpoint passes over 40 metres all the time which is not what I can say for our other players. he would have propelled himself to the best disposal in our team in my opinion and I watch every game live and a replay every week. He was linking up well also.

The Adelaide supporters have a crack as in his first few years he would not put his body in the line sometimes- I feel he is getting better at this as hes getting older- but hes not going to be an inside player as he's quite light.

Youve done well guys- this is the was the AFL is being pllayed these days- Yarran and Gartlett types running out of defense.

Our supporters are getting excited about Lych and all Saints supporters are saying he is a spud with no leg speed.

Skills can not be taught. Armstrong already has them. Everything else can be taught with games and experience but skills only ever improve marginally.
 
This is a really good trade. I was very keen on Adelaide to get Johnston when he was drafted. He can definitely play Gunstons role from this season and could develop into a KPF.

Surprised Sydney are allowing him to leave so easily. Good get. :D
 

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According to some on the sydney board he's a spud. Had recurring foot issues and a troubled private life. Of course this is once he was traded. Whether it's just a case of being pissed off or not (about the trade), I don't know. Others, however, think he's a great prospect and they were well and truly ripped off and pissed that longmire would do this trade. Only time will tell, I guess. Still seems that there has to be more to this somehow.
 
Stoked =D

Thought it might just be a crazy rumour when I first heard this trade might happen.

So we've lost Maric, Armstrong and Gunston and gained Johnston, Lynch and Brown.

With the upgrading of Wright and Reily, that leaves us with only one vacancy on our list atm.
 
According to some on the sydney board he's a spud. Had recurring foot issues and a troubled private life. Of course this is once he was traded. Whether it's just a case of being pissed off or not (about the trade), I don't know. Others, however, think he's a great prospect and they were well and truly ripped off and pissed that longmire would do this trade. Only time will tell, I guess. Still seems that there has to be more to this somehow.

It's a bit like when Davis left us. We all thought the sun shone out his tradesmans entrance but whenhe announced his defection, "oh he has dodgy shoulders and shit morals!!!"

Not saying they are wrong, I personally dont know Lewis from a bar of soap, but there is a human tendency to do this...
 
Dont pay too much attention to the guys on here mate- half of them watch footy on twitter- no idea. Everyone on here is having a crack at Armstrong because he was caught drink driving- we have all done mistakes in our lives. y.

You might want pull your head in a bit, because with comments like that you come across as a tosser.
 
This is what i beleave our best 22 will be round 1 next year

Otten Rutten Doughty or jeansch
Brown Talia Johncock
Mackay Dangerfield Martin
Porplizia Walker Knights
Petrenko Tippett wright

Jacobs Thompson Van berlo

interchange
Johnston Lynch sloane Vince

whats your thoughts

Let me just say I'm glad that you are not on the selection panel
 
I seriously fist pumped and danced around my room as soon as I read the news, cannot believe it!!:thumbsu::thumbsu: FAITH, you are the man!!!!:D
 
A fantastic trade result :)

6 weeks prior to the end of year Armstrong was in the line of fire to be delisted now we have Lewis Johnson in return who is a like for like for Gunston.

The Swans have described Tony as a "run and carry" player however I se him more as a "receive and give" player

I wish Tony all the best however I do have some doubts on whether the Swans contested game style suits Tony's game
 
I think we can say this has made up for the Gunston trade then? I really want to know what we had/have planned for pick #24 though. I see no purpose for it yet.
 
It's a bit like when Davis left us. We all thought the sun shone out his tradesmans entrance but whenhe announced his defection, "oh he has dodgy shoulders and shit morals!!!"

Not saying they are wrong, I personally dont know Lewis from a bar of soap, but there is a human tendency to do this...

Exactly. Proof of the pudding as of always will be in the eating.

I remember when Stenglein was traded so many Adelaide BF people were upset at what we got. Scott Thompson was his name.

All these trades could go in any direction.

Objective evidence says we have done well this trade period, but who knows.

At least we have hope and excitement again, especially wiht a new coahc.

Lets clear the board of threads on 1 Jan and start from scratch, Ring back Crow mo and lets all be virgins. Our Club is reborn!
 

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I think we can say this has made up for the Gunston trade then? I really want to know what we had/have planned for pick #24 though. I see no purpose for it yet.

Nope, still dirty on how little we received for jack but this will certainly help change that memory.

If Lewis Johnston can become a regular player and contribute week in, week out it won't really matter but he hasn't proven he can yet.

Step one, have a good pre season and take it from their. :thumbsu:
 
I think we can say this has made up for the Gunston trade then? I really want to know what we had/have planned for pick #24 though. I see no purpose for it yet.
Noble said that we tried a couple of things with pick 24 that didn't come off. I am still hoping come monday to hear that 24 has been flicked over to Bulldogs for Howard! :D
 
This is one of the greatest trades in the history of not only AFL, but sport in general.

:D

Seriously though, this is an amazing trade. THANKYOU BICKS for playing Armstrong so he could get a bit of currency. He has good skills does Tony, but he is soft, is inconsistent from week to week, and we have a number of players who play the same role.

What a trade!!! :thumbsu:

Thankfully I just found out of this trade, and it's 10:30pm, so a nude run shouldn't be seen by any! :D ;)
 
Seriously though, this is an amazing trade. THANKYOU BICKS for playing Armstrong so he could get a bit of currency. He has good skills does Tony, but he is soft, is inconsistent from week to week, and we have a number of players who play the same role.

What a trade!!! :thumbsu:

Couldn't agree more, Drumm. :thumbsu:

If Craig had stayed, Armstrong would have been a delist at the end of the year.

Bicks on the other hand, played him once Craig had gone, which has led to us getting Lewis Johnston for what would have otherwise brought us a bag of chips and a half eaten pasty. :)

Noble deserves to be knighted for his efforts in this trade period.

Pick 24 for Gunston still remains the mystery pick though. I'm starting to think that it's going nowhere.
 
Couldn't agree more, Drumm. :thumbsu:

If Craig had stayed, Armstrong would have been a delist at the end of the year.

Bicks on the other hand, played him once Craig had gone, which has led to us getting Lewis Johnston for what would have otherwise brought us a bag of chips and a half eaten pasty. :)

Noble deserves to be knighted for his efforts in this trade period.

Pick 24 for Gunston still remains the mystery pick though. I'm starting to think that it's going nowhere.
After what has happened this week macca, don't give up yet!! Still 2 days to come!:thumbsu:
 
Couldn't agree more, Drumm. :thumbsu:

If Craig had stayed, Armstrong would have been a delist at the end of the year.

Bicks on the other hand, played him once Craig had gone, which has led to us getting Lewis Johnston for what would have otherwise brought us a bag of chips and a half eaten pasty. :)

Noble deserves to be knighted for his efforts in this trade period.

Pick 24 for Gunston still remains the mystery pick though. I'm starting to think that it's going nowhere.
The thing is macca, I like Johnston, but I am a little concerned that in 3 years he’s done nothing at AFL level, only managed the two games, and it appears as though Sydney have just given him up for very little in return. Sydney aren't stupid. But what excites me is that I don’t particularly rate Tony, and as you said, was a certain delist if not for Bicks. So in my mind, we’ve basically given up pick 35 for Johnston, and as little as LJ has shown, now that he’s back home and in a club that’s seemingly starting afresh, I am excited. There's got to be more than LJ than meets the eye, but hopefully his issues revolved around being homesick and just not enjoying the whole Sydney lifestyle. IF he can meet his potential we’ve smashed it with his trade, and this was absolutely, 100% a trade worth doing!
 
Couldn't agree more, Drumm. :thumbsu:

If Craig had stayed, Armstrong would have been a delist at the end of the year.

Bicks on the other hand, played him once Craig had gone, which has led to us getting Lewis Johnston for what would have otherwise brought us a bag of chips and a half eaten pasty. :)

Noble deserves to be knighted for his efforts in this trade period.

Pick 24 for Gunston still remains the mystery pick though. I'm starting to think that it's going nowhere.

Is Cale Hooker still on the Radar :confused:
 
Pick 24 for Gunston still remains the mystery pick though. I'm starting to think that it's going nowhere.

Pretty sure in his interview with the dumb and dumber, Noble said that we tried a number of things with pick 24 that didn't come off but we will keep trying.

I am hanging out for FAITH to come on and say that pick 24 for Howard is a done deal :D
 

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